Kids discuss mental health impacts of phones and social media

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A recent survey by Common Sense Media found that 81% of teenagers aged 13 to 17 use social media, with around 70% using the platforms multiple times a day.
The group said they feel the need to get their first cell phones as early as elementary school, spurred on by other classmates and friends having one.
Walters admitted she can spend up to three hours at a time scrolling TikTok, adding that relatable and funny content is what keeps her interested for so long.
Why am I doing this when there are so many other people that are so much younger than me and have so much more potential than me?" Sillfa said social media users oftentimes "act like they have a perfect life and they're perfect."